Medicine Overview of Dextrose Infusion

Uses of Dextrose Infusion

Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion is used in short term fluid replacement after trauma.

Side effects of Dextrose Infusion

Common

Thrombophlebitis.

How to use Dextrose Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Dextrose Infusion works

Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion is a large molecular weight substance which remains restricted to the blood vessels and generates oncotic pressure (pressure produced by proteins in the blood).

In Depth Information on Dextrose Infusion

Warnings

Special precautions for Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion should be used with caution during

lactation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

It is not known whether Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion alters the

ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Kidney

UNSAFE

Dextrose 25% w/v Infusion is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

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Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.